Republic of Moldova

Abstract

As of 1991 Moldova has been an independent Republic. The Constitution, which was passed in 1994, was profoundly amended in 2001 which effectively strengthened the role of Parliament and made the country a parliamentary democracy (Constitution of 28/7/1994 as amended 21/7/2001, hereafter Const). The Head of State is the President who is elected by Parliament with a vote requiring a three fifths majority via a secret ballot. The term in office is four years and is only renewable once. The President has the right to legislative initiative on questions concerning national interest and can demand a referendum (Art 73, 88 Const). The unicameral Parliament (Parlamentul) consists of 101 members who are elected every four years.